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Santa Barbara to Coachella buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Barbara and Coachella takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Santa Barbara to Coachella. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 40m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Coachella bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Santa Barbara and Coachella. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Coachella at 06:59:49. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit17h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USASunline Transit7h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara to Coachella? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Coachella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Coachella, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Cesar Chavez at Ave 50 via Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy in around 6h 8m.

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